Famous Jews (then)
Holidays
Historical Events
Mitzvot
Famous Jews (now)
100
He led the Jews out of Egypt and in the desert for 40 years.
Who is Moses?
100
This holiday is eight days long and celebrates the miracle of the Jews triumphing over the Syrian/Greek army as well as the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.
What is Chanukah?
100

This occurred when the Egyptions were chasing us after we left Egypt. Moses used his staff to make this happen, but it didn't happen until someone was brave enough to show trust in G-d.

What is the splitting of the Red Sea?

100
This is the Hebrew word for giving charity.
What is "tzedaka"?
100

This comedian and actor is known for movies like Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and Uncut Gems, and also releases albums of silly songs

Who is Adam Sandler?

200
This King of Israel was famous for his harp playing and his slaying of Goliath, a giant Philistine.
Who was King David?
200

On this holiday, Jews fast for 25 hours, abstain from wearing leather shoes, and pray for forgiveness — it is considered the holiest day of the year

What is Yom Kippur?

200
This occurred on a mountain in the desert. There was a lot of thunder and lightening and shofar blowing and the mountain shook with G-d's voice.
What is the giving of the Torah?
200

This Hebrew word refers to the dietary laws Jews follow, governing which foods can be eaten and how meat must be prepared.

What is kashrut (keeping kosher)??

200

This actress and singer is best known for voicing Elsa in Frozen and originating the role of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway

Who is Idina Menzel?

300

This queen risked her life by approaching the king without being summoned in order to save the Jewish people from Haman's plot

Who is Queen Esther

300

This holiday means "lots" in English.

What is Purim?

300

This 1948 event, declared by David Ben-Gurion, marked the first Jewish sovereign state in nearly 2,000 years

What is the establishment of the State of Israel?

300
This is one of the ten commandments. It involves two other people besides yourself.
What is honoring your father and mother?
300

This Jewish actress starred as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games franchise and won an Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook.

Who is Jennifer Lawrence?

400

This first High Priest of Israel was Moses's brother and made the Golden Calf while Moses was on Mount Sinai

Who is Aaron?

400

This holiday is considered our day of judgement.

What is Rosh Hashana?

400

In 1492, this major event in Spain forced the Jewish population to convert or flee.

What is the Spanish Inquisition?

400

These small black leather boxes containing Torah verses are strapped to the arm and forehead by Jewish men during weekday morning prayers

What is tefillin

400
He's the host of Deal or No Deal and a famous comedian.
Who is Howie Mandel?
500

This man took over for Moses as leader of the Jews when they entered Israel. He made the walls of Jericho fall and helped the Israelites conquer the land of Canaan.

Who is Joshua?

500

This holiday, which occurs 50 days after Passover, celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and is traditionally marked by staying up all night to study

What is Shavuot?

500

In 70 CE, this structure, the holiest site in Judaism, was destroyed by the Romans, and we mourn it annually on Tisha B'Av

What is the second temple?

500
We do this mitzvah on the night of Passover?
What is have a seder/read the Haggadah/tell the story of our redemption from Egypt?
500

This was one of the most famous scientists in modern history. He came up with the theory of relativity and needed a good haircut.

Who is Albert Einstein?

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